Fishing lure containing a chemiluminescent substance

ABSTRACT

Refillable containers adapted for the visable display of at least dual-colored light generated from chemiluminescent substances acting in cooperation with luminescent inserts, compositions, or coatings associated with at least one wall of the container. Some containers include refill openings covered by removable closures. Some other containers are formed by snapping together members forming their walls, while others have closures hinged to the container body. The containers are adaptable for use as substantially spill-proof, display, costume jewelry and, most importantly, as substantially pollution-free chemiluminescent light generating fish lures.

United States Patent 11 1 Bercz et al.

[ 1 Oct. 2, 1973 FISHING LURE CONTAINING A CHEMILUMINESCENT SUBSTANCE[75] Inventors: Christa V. Bercz, Oaklyn; Jolan S.

Rozmanith, Cherry Hill; Jeno P. Bercz, Oaklyn, all of NJ.

[73] Assignee: Lurex, Inc., Cherry Hill, NJ.

{22] Filed: Feb. 12, 1971 [2i] Appl. No.: 114,898

[52] U.S. Cl 43/I7.6, 43/42.09, 43/4213, 43/422] 43/4235, 43/4253,43/4487 [51] Int. Cl A0lk 85/00 [58] Field of Search 43/l7.6, 42.22,17.5, 43/42.09, 42.33, 42.35, 42.32

[56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,420,286 5/1947 Lacey etal. 252/l88.3

336,953 3/1886 Scotland et al.... 1,380,876 6/l92l Warden 43/l7.6

Dey 43/176 x Lawlor 43 4222 Primary Examiner-Robcrt W. Michell AssistantExaminerGeorge M. Yahwak Attorney-Woodcock, Washburn, Kurtz &Macikiewicz [57] ABSTRACT Refillable containers adapted for the visabledisplay of at least dual-colored light generated from chemiluminescentsubstances acting in cooperation with luminescent inserts, compositions,or coatings associated with at least one wall of the containerv Somecontainers include refill openings covered by removable closures. Someother containers are formed by snapping together members forming theirwalls, while others have closures hinged to the container body, Thecontainers are adaptable for use as substantially spill-proof, display,costume jewelry and, most importantly, as substantially pollution-freechemiluminescent light generating fish lures.

4 Claims, 18 Drawing Figures PAIENYEDUCT 2W3 sum ear 3 amaoszPATENIEBBBI 2cm SHEET 3 or 3 FISHING LURE CONTAINING A CHEMILUMINESCENTSUBSTANCE BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates torefillable containers adapted for the visible display of light generatedfrom an activated, chemiluminescent substance.

The generation of light by chemiluminescent reactions is known. Whensuch reactions are conducted in a transparent container, the containerwill permit the visual display of the light emitted during the course ofthe chemiluminescent reactions. In general, the prior art containers forchemiluminescent reactants were characterized by constructions which didnot permit their being used as refillable, portable, substantiallyspill-proof, and, most importantly, pollution-free light sources. Hence,the prior art containers for chemiluminescent substances were notsuitable in personal decor applications, such as luminescent jewelry,because of danger of spillage, nor-were they suitable as fish luresbecause of danger of spillage and pollution of natural waters.

ln fact, chemically generated light emitting containers were notgenerally used in any of the aforesaid applications because thechemiluminescent material compositions heretofore available did notafford the functioning of such light emitting containers for thenecessary duration of several hours with a single 'fillingof 1 SUMMARYOF THE INvENTioN It is therefore a principal object of the presentinvention to provide an improved refillable I container curiosityarticles, signal devices, fishing lures, fishing markers, targets, andin any other useful deployment of a chemiluminescent materialcomposition requiring such a container.

We have found that unexpectedly efficient and useful effects may beobtained by providing a refillable container adapted for the visabledisplay of light emitted from an activated chemiluminescent, lightemitting substance comprising a body having walls at least some of whichdefine a liquid-tight, chemiluminescent reaction zone adapted tosubstantially retain the chemiluminescent substance. The containerfurther includes an opening for ingress and egress of saidchemiluminescent substance into and out of said reaction zone. Inpreferred embodiments, the closure means are provided to cooperate withthe edge of the aforesaid openings to establish a liquid-tight sealthere with, thereby providing spill-proof and pollution-freecharacteristics. At least a portion of the wall of the aforesaid bodydefining the reaction zone is formed of a lgiht transmitting material soas to permit the visible display of the chemiluminescent light generatedwithin said body when the chemiluminescent reaction occurs. Preferably,the containerfurther includes luminescent means, such, for example, as aluminescent insert or coating associated with at least one wall of thebody and adapted to cooperate with the light emitted form thechemiluminescent substance when it is present in the reaction zone toproduce a visible, at least dual-color light emission from the body.

In accordance with a preferred form of the invention, the containerincludes at least two liquid-tight, refillable reaction zones physicallyseparated one from the other within the body, each of which zones isadapted to retain a light emitting chemiluminescent material and todisplay visibly at least dual-color light emitted form the body duringreaction of chemiluminescent material(s) in each of the aforesaid zones.

The current techniques of sport fishing often involve the use of highlyreflecting flourescent and brightly colored artificial lures which areilluminated by natural daylight. In addition to smell, motion, and soundcreated by the lure in the water, it appears from experiadapted for. thevisible display-of at least dual-color al-color light generated fromchemiluminescent substances acting in cooperation with luminescentinserts associated with at least one wall of the container.

Another object of the'invention is to provide an improved, substantiallypollution-free fish' lure adapted for the visible display of at leastdual-color light generated from chemiluminescent substances.

We have discovered that an appropriately designed container forchemiluminescent. reactants unexpectedly improves the effectiveness ofthe chemiluminescent materials for use in practical applications. Inaccordance with the present invention, we have provided an improvedcontainer for the efficient utilization of a light emittingchemiluminescent material composition which containers are especiallysuitable for the purpose of preparing at least dual color luminescentjewelry for decorative displays, demonstrating devices,

ence that the visibility, light reflectance and color of the lureinfluences its efficacy as a fish attractant. The present invention,therefore, presents an improved lure especially advantageous for fishingunder reduced light intensity conditions when used in conibina'tion withan activated chemiluminescent material of sufficient light emittingefficiency. Such luminescent artificial lures derive their lightgenerating ability from a variety of chemiluminescent chemical reactionswhich take place within the lure. As noted above, the improvedcompositions disclosed and claimed in our copending application Ser. No.114,968, now abandoned, are especially suitable for this purpose.

ln'general, the containers of the invention are preferably constructedof transparent materials characterized by good shock resistance andwhich also maintain high -l'ight transmittance properties afterprolonged exposure to the chemiluminescent reactants. Examples ofsuitable materials useful in this connection'are the high impactresistant synthetic polymers, such as relatively tional high or lowdensity polyethylene. When the containers of the invention are to beutilized as fi'shing or float lures, they may be constructed of aflexible and/or rigid material characterized by good shock and impactresistance as noted above, and may also be constructed in the form of orattached to a lure bearing a likeness to various species which are oftenutilized as natural lures in sports fishing, i.e., minnows, frogs, fliesor worms. The lure may also be equipped with protrusions or be in theform of a helical member to primarily effect the mixing or agitation ofan internally contained mixture of chemiluminescent composition andwater by the hydrodynamic motion of the lure and thereby improve lightemission.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.

FIG. 1 is a side view of a fishing lure embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a fishing lure of FIG. 1;

FIGS. 3 and 4 are partial sections of other fishing lures embodying theinvention;

FIGS. 5-8 are views of other fishing lure embodiments of the inventlon;

FIG. 9 is a partial sectional view of a bobber embodying the invention;

FIG. 10 is another embodiment of the invention showing a containerattached to a fishing lure;

FIGS. 1 l-l3 are exploded perspective views of other fishing luresembodying the invention;

FIG. 14 is a perspective of another fishing lure embodying theinvention;

FIG. 15 is a side view of another fishing lure embodying the invention;

FIGS. 16 and 17 are further fishing lure embodiments of the invention;and

FIG. 18 is an exploded sectional view of a container and mountingembodying the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An artificialself-illuminating fishing lure in the likeness of a minnow is shown inFIG. 1 and 2 as comprising a body 10 having walls 12 forming refillablereaction chambers 14a and 14b for a chemiluminescent substance ormaterial 16. The chamber 14 is sealed off from the environment byclosure means in the form of plugs 18 simulating the eyes of theartificial minnow. The plugs 18 are inserted into openings in the walls12 and form substantially liquid-tight seals with the edges 20 of theseopenings.

By removing the plugs 18 from the openings, the openings may be used forthe ingress and egress of the chemiluminescent material. In this manner,the lure may be used again and again by simply refilling the chambers14a and 141) with an appropriate chemiluminescent material 16. I hasbeen found that the chemiluminescent material disclosed in the copendingapplication Ser. No. Il4,968, filed Feb. 12, I971, now abandoned, byapplicants herein is particularly suitable for use in fishing luressince such a chemiluminescent material, once activated, is capable ofproviding chemiluminescent light-emission for periods in excess of 24hours. Preferably, the chemiluminescent material is embedded in aunctuous matrix storable with respect to the chemiluminescent materialcapable of releasing the chemiluminescent material when the matrix isexposed to water so as to generate chemiluminescence within the chambers14a and 14b at a controlled rate.

In order to achieve a muIti-color emission from the at least partiallytransparent walls 12 of the body 10, luminescent material in the form offluorescent reflecting elements 220 and 22b are located within chambers14a and 14b respectively. By utilizing different fluorescent materialson or within the elements 22a and 22b, the light generated by thereaction of the chemiluminescent material 16 may be reflected in atleast dual colors. In addition, the material of walls 24a and 24b maycontain or may be coated with different fluorescent pigments. This toocontributes to the at least dual color emission from the lure. A coatingmay also be applied to the outer surface of the walls 12 to render thebody 10 reflective. The at least dual color emission from such a fishlure provides an unexpectedly efficient fish attractant especially whenthe colors include luminescent red, orange or yellow.

Although the plugs 18 are small, chemiluminescent material 16 can stillbe easily inserted into the chambers 14a and 14b. In this connection,the chemiluminescent material may be a finely divided solid, acompressed gel or a solution. Due to the liquid-tight seal provided bythe plugs 18, such materials may be stored in place within the chambers14a and 14b for long periods of time before activation by opening theplugs 18 and introducing water.

The phrase substantially liquid-tight embraces a seal wherein percent ormore of the material within the container remains after shaking andafter a two hour period has elapsed. Note that the chemiluminescentmaterial described in the previously mentioned application, ischaracterized by a shelf life of at least 6 months.

Hooks 26 for the fish lure of FIGS. 1 and 2 are attached to the body 10by screw eyes 28 at the end and along the bottom thereof. An additionalscrew eye 30 is located at the nose of the body 10 providing means forattachment to a fishing line. A fin or hydrodynamic motion guide 32 isalso provided at the bottom of the body 10.

In the fishing lure embodiment of FIG. 3, a chemiluminescent reactionchamber 34 is provided by a cavity 35 in a female threaded tail member36 having substantially transparent walls 38. The chamber is closed by ahead member 40 having a male threaded portion 42 which threadedlyengages and is sealed against a thread portion 43 the tail member 36.When the head member 40 is unscrewed from the tail member 36, thechemiluminescent material may be inserted into the chamber 34 throughthe opening in the threaded portion 43.

The fluorescent material in the embodiment is provided by a whiskeredinsert 44 attached to the end of the threaded portion 42. The fibers ofthe whiskered insert 42 comprise fluorescent material which isilluminated by the reaction of the chemiluminescent material to producean at least dual color emission of the fishing lure container of FIG. 3.

A screw eye 46 is again provided for attachment of fishing lines in themanner described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Note also the use ofthe fluorescent fiber fitting 49 at the end 48 of the tail member 36.This fitting 49 which simulates whiskers or hair contributes to themulti-color light emission by reflecting the chemiluminescence generatedwithin the chamber 34. Other attached fittings simulating scales,feathers, tissues etc. may be utilized for the same purpose.

In the embodiment of FIG. 4, a female threaded tail member 50 is againutilized in combination with a male threaded head member 52. Stripes ofreflecting fluorescent material 54 are coated on the inner wall of thechemiluminescent reaction chamber 56. When the chemiluminescencegenerated within the chamber 56 strikes the stripes 54, the multi-colorlight-emission reveals these stripes in vivid color. In order to furthercontribute to the multi-color effect, the walls of the container maycomprise a dyed fluorescent plastic material. The fishing lure conaineris also provided with means for attaching a hook 58 which has been shownin phantom. The means of attachment comprise clamps 60 which extend fromthe underside of the lure.

The containers of FIGS. 5-7 represent fishing lures of the fly type. InFIG. 5, a container body 62 having substantially transparent walls 64defining a reaction chambers 66 is closed with a liquid tight seal by aclosure member 68 in the form of a plug. The exterior and end 70 of theplug 68 carries fibers 72 simulating whiskers. Again, the fibers 72 maycomprise a fluorescent material so as to provide at least dual coloremission from the fishing lure container. The hook 74 is attached to theside of the container at clamps 75.

In the embodiment of FIG. 6, a container 76 constructed in accordancewith this invention is wedged within a three-pronged hook 78. Althoughnot fully shown, the container 76 includes a body portion having acavity and a closure member so as to permit ingress and egress of thechemiluminescent material into the chemiluminescent reaction chamber. Inorder to provide the multi-color emission from the fly, fluorescentfibers 80 are attached to a ring 82 at the juncture of the hook 78.

In FIG. 7, a container 84 having a body portion 86 and a closure member88 includes wing-like members 90 extending from the closure member 88.The members 90 may also comprise a flourescent material to provide themulti-color effect for the lure. A hook 92 is also attached to theclosure member 88. For all the flies shown in FIGS. 5-7, the closuremember is force fitted into the body member. In this manner, asubstantially liquid-tight reaction chamber is provided.

The container in the shape of a frog which is shown in FIG. 8 is formedfrom a soft plastic transparent material. The container comprises a bodymember 94 having a cavity forming a reaction chamber 96 within the bodywalls 98 and a closure member in the form of a plug 100 simulating theeye of a frog. Fluorescent beads 99 which are introduced into thechamber 96 with the chemiluminescent material, result in at least dualcolor light emission from the frog-like container. A hook 103 simulatesthe tail of the frog at the posterior end of the frog while an eye 104is threaded into the frog at the anterior end.

In FIG. 9, the invention is embodied in a float wherein a container inthe form of a bobber for use in fishing is shown. The containercomprises a body 106 defining a chemiluminescent reaction chamber 108which is sealed off with a plug 110. Note the means of attaching theline 112 to the bobber in the form of clamps 114. In addition to thebobber, the invention may be embodied in other types of floats for usein fishing including markers for night fishing.

In FIG. 10, a container 116 is shown attached to a spoon-type lure 118.The container 116 may comprise two press fit members 120 and 122 forminga liquidtight seal at a joint 124 with an interior chemiluminescentreaction chamber 126 defined by walls 129 which may be coated withfluorescent material. Each end of the container includes integral eyeelements 127 which serve as a means of attachment to a fishing lure suchas the spoon-type lure 118. Note that a hook 128 of'the lure 118conveniently extends through the opening in the eye 127. Although thecontainer 116 is shown as attached to the fishing lure 118, a similarcontainer may be utilized in a number of applications. For example, sucha container can be utilized in conjunction with costume jewelry wheremulti-color light emission may be equally desirable.

The fishing lure of FIG. 11 comprises a closure member or lid 130 whichis hinged and latched on a container body 132. A reaction chamber 134 issealed off along an edge 136 when balls 138 are inserted in sockets 140and a latch member 142 is snapped in place in an opening 144 in aprojection 146. Note the manner in which the projection 146 is archeddownwardly and a tab 148 associated with the latch member 142 is archedupwardly so as to permit the fishermans finger to release the latch andopen the lid for either replacing or reactivating the chemiluminescentmaterial within the chamber 134. Another socket 149 which is locatedadjacent the sockets 140 in the body 132 receives the eye 150 of a hook152. Fluorescent fibers 154 may be utilized in conjunction with the hook152 to provide the at least dual color emission from the container. Notethat the hook as well as the fibers 154 may be removed and replaced oncethe lid 130 is lifted to the exploded position shown in FIG. 11. In thismanner, fibers of different colors may be utilized in conjunction withthe hook 152.

Substantially all plastic lures are shown in FIGS. 12-15. In FIG. 12, alid is hinged from a container body 162 by inserting the integralT-shaped element 164 through openings 166 in the hinge arms 168. Anintegral plastic hook 170 extends from the opposite end of the lid 160.The lure of FIG. 14 is substantially identical and shows the assembledhinge. A feathered or plastic skirt 170 extends from the tab 172. Inorder to provide the dual color light emission, the skirt 170 mayinclude fluorescent material. In the alternative, the fluorescentmaterial may be applied to the body 162 and the lid 160 in the form of acoating or by other means described in the foregoing.

FIG. 13 shows a pair of lures substantially identical to the lure ofFIG. 12 with the disruptable links 174. These permit the lures to beused in tandem or to be purchased in a string and separated from thestring as needed. The lure of FIG. 15 is similar except for a weed guard176 which extends from the tab 172 to a point adjacent to the barb 178of the hook.

The lures of FIGS. 12-15 are preferably made of a transparent polymerhaving a tensile strength exceeding 8,000 psi. In this connection,polycarbonate resins, ionomeric resins, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers(SAN) may be utilized. It may also be desirable to form the body 162from a more flexible material than the lid 160 and thereby provideadditional flexibility for the arms 168. Accordingly, it may bedesirable to utilize a flexible material such as polyethylene for thebody 162. Preferably, the body 162 and the lid 160 are made of twodifferent materials or have two different coatings or pigments to emitdual colors in cooperation with the chemiluminescent material.

A self-illuminating helically tubular fishing lure is shown in FIG. 16.The main body of the helical vessel 190 is preferably equipped with oneor two tightly fitting plugs 192 and a screw eyelet 194 for attachmentto a rotating ball swivel 196, enabling the free rotation of the lure inthe direction of the arrow 197. Upon trolling in water, the lure rotatesand the chemiluminescent material is propagated in the helical vessel190 in a direction opposite to the trolling direction 191. When thematerial arrives at the end of the helix, the mixture returns through alinear return tube 198 to begin the circulation through helical partover again. The end of linear return tube 100 is equipped with an eyelet192 providing means for attachment of a hook and decoration 104. Thecontinuous motion of chemiluminescent material as provided by thecircular motion of the lure results in an improved mixing ofchemiluminescent components in the lure. As a result, light of improvedintensity is emitted by the hydrodynamic rotary motion of the lure. Byproviding at least two different pigments in or coatings on the vessel180, at least dual color light emission may be achieved.

Another form of the helically stirred chemiluminescent lure is shown onFIG. 17. A longitudinally twisted transparent plastic body 196 of thelure is equipped with sealing plugs 198 and screw eyelets 200 and 202 toaccommodate ball swivel connections 204 and 206 to a line 208 and a hook210. The longitudinally twisted body is provided with elevated ridges122 with continuously running baffies or trailing edges 214. When thehelical chemiluminescent lure is trolled in water, the baffles cause thelure to rotate as shown by curved arrow 216, thereby continuously mixingthe contents of the lure, and causing intense light emission which isaccompanied by a rotating and wobbling motion of the light emittingchemiluminescent mixture in the lure. Again, dual color light emissionmay be achieved by utilizing different coatings or pigments for theplastic body 196.

A container adapted for removable mounting to permit activation byshaking is shown in FIG. 18. The container body comprises a body member250 and a lid member 252 formed from an at least partially transparentmaterial to define an interior cavity 254. When the lid 252 is removedin the position shown in FIG. 18, the chemiluminescent material may beintroduced into the cavity 254 through an opening 256. Once thechemiluminescent material has been introduced, the cavity may be closedto form a liquid-tight reaction chamber body 250 covered by the lid 252by means of snapaction connecting means including a lip 258 of the body250 and a rim 260 of the lid 252. In order to achieve at leastdual-color emission from the container, the wall of the body 250 or thelid 252 may be coated with a fluorescent material or include afluorescent pigment therein.

In order to provide for the mounting of the container, integral ears 262extend from opposite ends of the body 250. These ears include holes 264which are adapted to receive prongs 280 which snap into place within theholes 264. The prongs 280 are mounted on and extend from a planarbacking 282 which carries a pin 284. The pin 284 may be easily fastenedon clothing thereby permitting the container and the mounting to be wornas costume jewelry. Since the container can be readily removed from themounting, the chemiluminescent material within the cavity 254 may beeasily activated by merely shaking the container once removed from themounting which is then snapped back into place on the mounting byreinserting prongs 280 through the openings 264. To provide additionalstrength in the ears 262, integral reinforcing areas 266 and 267 arealso utilized.

Note that the lid 252 is of a variable thickness having a maximumthickness near the rim and a minimum thickness at the center thereof.This variation in thickness provides the important function ofestablishing a better seal between the lid 252 and the body 250 aspressure within the cavity 254 increases.

In this connection, note that the inclined surface 270 of the rim 260may be snapped beneath the complementary inclined surface 272 of the lid258. As the pressure within the cavity 254 increases, the forces appliedagainst the surface 268 maintain good contact between the surfaces 270and 272. Furthermore, the surfaces 270 and 272 in combination with theadjacent surfaces 274 and 275 of the lid 252 and the body 250respectively provide snap-action between the lid 252 in the body 250.Thus the snap-actio connection between the lid 252 and the body 252resists opening due to the internal pressure within the cavity 254 whilestill permitting the removal of the lid 252 by inserting a fingernal orother object under the edge 277 of the lid 252. The snug fit providedbetween the lid 252 and the body 250 retains the chemiluminescentmaterial within the cavity 254 even upon vigorous shaking.

Although not shown, the snap-action type container previously describedmay be utilized for fishing tackle of various kinds by appropriateconnections made at the holes 264. For example, a hook may be attachedat either hole 264. Furthermore, the container may be outfitted as a flyor utilized as a trailing lure. It is also possible to connect aplurality of the containers together by means of holes 264 to provide alure having increased light emission.

Although specific embodiments of the invention have been disclosed, itwill be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that variouschanges and modifications may be made which fall within the scope of theinvention as set forth in the appended claims.

What is claimed:

1. A refillable container adapted for the visible display of lightemitted from an activated chemiluminescent, light emitting substancecomprising:

a body having walls at least some of which define a substantiallyliquidtight, chemiluminescent reaction zone retaining saidchemiluminescent light emitting substance and including an opening foringress and egress of said substance into and out of said reaction zone,

closure means cooperating with the edge of said opening to establish asubstantially liquid-tight seal therewith,

at least a portion of a wall of said body defining said reaction zonebeing formed of a light transmitting material,

luminescent means associated with at least one wall of said body andcooperating with the light emitted from said substance present in saidreaction zone to produce a visible, at least dual-colored light emissionfrom said body, and

means for attaching fishing tackle to said containers.

2. The container of claim 1 including at least two liquid-tight,refillable reaction zones physically separated one from the other withinsaid body, each of which zones is adapted to retain a light emittingchemiluminescent material and to display visibly at least dualcoloredlight emitted from said body during reaction of said material in eachsaid zone.

3. The container of claim 1 wherein said luminescent means associatedwith at least one wall of said body includes a fluorescent coatingadapted to produce, in association with the light generated within saidreaction zone when it contains said substance, a visible, at leastdual-colored light emission from said body.

4. A fish lure adapted for fishing under reduced natural light intensityconditions comprising:

a body having walls at least some of which are transparent and define achamber containing a chemiluminescent light emitting material,

light emission from said body.

1. A refillable container adapted for the visible display of lightemitted from an activated chemiluminescent, light emitting substancecomprising: a body having walls at least some of which define asubstantially liquid-tight, chemiluminescent reaction zone retainingsaid chemiluminescent light emitting substance and Including an openingfor ingress and egress of said substance into and out of said reactionzone, closure means cooperating with the edge of said opening toestablish a substantially liquid-tight seal therewith, at least aportion of a wall of said body defining said reaction zone being formedof a light transmitting material, luminescent means associated with atleast one wall of said body and cooperating with the light emitted fromsaid substance present in said reaction zone to produce a visible, atleast dual-colored light emission from said body, and means forattaching fishing tackle to said containers.
 2. The container of claim 1including at least two liquid-tight, refillable reaction zonesphysically separated one from the other within said body, each of whichzones is adapted to retain a light emitting chemiluminescent materialand to display visibly at least dual-colored light emitted from saidbody during reaction of said material in each said zone.
 3. Thecontainer of claim 1 wherein said luminescent means associated with atleast one wall of said body includes a fluorescent coating adapted toproduce, in association with the light generated within said reactionzone when it contains said substance, a visible, at least dual-coloredlight emission from said body.
 4. A fish lure adapted for fishing underreduced natural light intensity conditions comprising: a body havingwalls at least some of which are transparent and define a chambercontaining a chemiluminescent light emitting material, an opening insaid body for introducing said chemiluminescent light emitting materialinto said chamber, closure means cooperating with the edge of saidopening to establish a liquid-tight seal therewith and to seal saidchamber, a colored, fluorescent, light reflective material associatedwith on at least a portion of a wall of said chamber, means forattaching a hook to said body, said colored, fluorescent materialdisposed in cooperative relationship with light generated by saidchemiluminescent light emitting material present in said zone to producea visible, at least dual-color light emission from said body.